Latest Breakdown.
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Drifting
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Latest Breakdown.
I put the key in to start the car and nothing! Not even a click. So I checked the horn, beep!. Then I checked the battery connections.
I am sick of these breakdowns so I got thinking. I had the cell phone and I dreamed of a new car. But I could not really think of one that Chevrolet makes that I really want. Maybe a used 96 Impala.
I was ready to call the tow truck again when I thought of calling the Chevy service dept. I know them all by name. They suggested that I wait 10 minutes and then try the other key. It started then.
I don't even feel like washing it anymore.
I have never seen such junk.
Yes I did my 1966 Porsche 912 was a little worse and slow to boot.
bye.
I am sick of these breakdowns so I got thinking. I had the cell phone and I dreamed of a new car. But I could not really think of one that Chevrolet makes that I really want. Maybe a used 96 Impala.
I was ready to call the tow truck again when I thought of calling the Chevy service dept. I know them all by name. They suggested that I wait 10 minutes and then try the other key. It started then.
I don't even feel like washing it anymore.
I have never seen such junk.
Yes I did my 1966 Porsche 912 was a little worse and slow to boot.
bye.
Team Owner
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Re: Latest Breakdown. (Don Martin)
I don't think the Impala is any more reliable.
Really reliable sports cars are made in Japan, but I know how you feel about japanese sports cars, so...
[Modified by Kale, 11:29 PM 3/31/2002]
Really reliable sports cars are made in Japan, but I know how you feel about japanese sports cars, so...
[Modified by Kale, 11:29 PM 3/31/2002]
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Re: Latest Breakdown. (Don Martin)
Sounds like it just needs some TLC.. :yesnod:
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Re: Latest Breakdown. (Don Martin)
Vats problem, or after market alarm. My 87 did that. Fix, I used the spare key.
I saw a women at the shop with a new Jetta that locked her on a regular bases. All cars have problems no matter where they're made.
I don't think Corvettes are for the A to B crowd. If you want a borring appliance get a ricer. If you an exciting car you've got it.
I'd rather be thrilled to death than bored to death. :cool:
I saw a women at the shop with a new Jetta that locked her on a regular bases. All cars have problems no matter where they're made.
I don't think Corvettes are for the A to B crowd. If you want a borring appliance get a ricer. If you an exciting car you've got it.
I'd rather be thrilled to death than bored to death. :cool:
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Re: Latest Breakdown. (Don Martin)
Had the same thing happen in the 88. Then found a column in Corvette Fever about this. It mentioned the VATS problem. Changed to my spare key and had no more problems. If you don't have a spare key that has not been used before then it is a good idea to have one in case this happens.
If you want a GM car, then look at Pontiac. I had a 97 Grand Am for about 18 months and it really exceeded my expectations. Handled pretty well for a coupe and really ran well with a 4cyl, 5-sp. With the exception of the Vette, Chevy seems to have lost their touch with styling. Seems hard to believe this is the same company that produced the '55 to '72 cars they did. Almost all the new cars look like the futuristic cars from the cartoons of the late 1940's or early 1950's. Also, it looks like all automakers are using a single design studio now days.
If you want a GM car, then look at Pontiac. I had a 97 Grand Am for about 18 months and it really exceeded my expectations. Handled pretty well for a coupe and really ran well with a 4cyl, 5-sp. With the exception of the Vette, Chevy seems to have lost their touch with styling. Seems hard to believe this is the same company that produced the '55 to '72 cars they did. Almost all the new cars look like the futuristic cars from the cartoons of the late 1940's or early 1950's. Also, it looks like all automakers are using a single design studio now days.
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Re: Latest Breakdown. (Don Martin)
:sad: :sad: :sad:
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somebody call for the WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAbulance :sad: :sad:
:p: Just kidding Don, but it is April 1 :p:
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somebody call for the WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAbulance :sad: :sad:
:p: Just kidding Don, but it is April 1 :p:
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Re: Latest Breakdown. (Don Martin)
Mid America sells a by-pass switch for the VATS system. That eliminates the problem of occasional no starts that act like a dead battery. VATS was from 86 to 89. IF you have a Mid America 142B catalog, page 4-24 shows the switch. 601-114 Bypass switch.$59.95. or call 800-500-8388. My 87 did it frequently, my 88 has the switch and I don't have the problem. :seeya
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Re: Latest Breakdown. (Don Martin)
Make your own VATS bypass. Measure the resitance of the chip in your key - say it's 50 Ohms or something - go to Radio Shack and buy some 1/4 watt resistors of the same value (99 cents), under the dash there is a plug socket with two thin yellow wires on one side and a yellow and white wire on the other, unplug it and put your resistor across the yellow and white wires - bingo, one VATS bypass.
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Re: Latest Breakdown. (Don Martin)
The Vettes are not perfect cars, that's for sure. When you are talking about C4's that are can be more than ten years old, you are going to have some problems.
Hang in there!!!!!!!!!
Hang in there!!!!!!!!!
